In support of the U.S. Navy's PEO IWS-X initiative, the Deputy Project Manager supports the Senior Project Manager in the coordination, delivery, and oversight of project activities. This role assists with contract deliverables, CDRL development and submission, staff onboarding/offboarding, project scheduling, and general account management. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and experienced in supporting complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities- Support the Senior Project Manager with development, tracking, and submission of Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs).
- Assist with the preparation, review, and delivery of contract deliverables to ensure compliance and on-time submission.
- Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding tasks, including access requests, equipment coordination, and documentation.
- Maintain project documentation, reports, schedules, and status trackers.
- Assist with project scheduling, milestone tracking, and meeting coordination.
- Support account and program management tasks, including resource planning and tracking project activities.
- Monitor project progress, identify risks or issues, and communicate updates to the Senior Project Manager.
- Facilitate communication between internal teams, leadership, and customer stakeholders.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of project processes and workflow efficiency.
Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, or related field; or equivalent experience.
- 2-5 years of experience in project coordination or project management.
- Active Secret Clearance required.
- Experience supporting government or DoD projects preferred.
- Working knowledge of CDRLs, contract deliverables, and compliance processes.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), SharePoint, Teams, and project management tools.
Preferred Qualifications - Project Management Professional (PMP), CAPM, or similar certification.
- Experience supporting IT, engineering, or technical programs.
- Familiarity with government contracting environments.
Key Competencies - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work collaboratively
Basic Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizenship Required
Red River offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and an exceptional work environment. You can review our benefit offerings here. If you are ready to join a growing company, please submit your resume and cover letter (optional).
